Nicolas Jackson response to Mauricio Pochettino fury amid Ian Maatsen dazzling in the Champions League

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A round-up of the most popular Chelsea news from the Chelsea Chronicle, including updates on Nicolas Jackson, Moises Caicedo, Ian Maatsen and Cole Palmer…

Moises Caicedo surpasses Declan Rice

It hasn’t been the easiest ride for the £115m man from Brighton & Hove Albion – Moises Caicedo.

The club’s record signing was obviously going to be scrutinized heavily, but particularly as of late, the Ecuadorian is finding his feet around Stamford Bridge.

So much so, that he’s surpassed arguably the Premier League‘s best midfielder this season, Declan Rice, in one key area…

• READ MORE: Chelsea midfielder Moises Caicedo has just overtaken Declan Rice in one key statistic this season

Nicolas Jackson reacts to Mauricio Pochettino’s anger

Another man who is impressing after a difficult start has to be the scintillating Senegalese striker, Nicolas Jackson.

He added to his goal tally in the Everton romping, firing home a neat half-volley from a Marc Cucurella cross. But that wasn’t what he will be remembered for in this fixture, with the now infamous penalty spat between the striker, Cole Palmer, Noni Madueke and, the captain on the night, Conor Gallager.

Mauricio Pochettino was rightly furious. Here’s how Jackson reacted to the Argentine’s fury.

• READ MORE: How Nicolas Jackson reacted to Mauricio Pochettino’s anger at Chelsea penalty situation

Cole Palmer is Chelsea’s undeniable star performer…

But as Caicedo and Jackson show their class – one man has been doing it all season, and to some level.

More than a few heads were turned when the Chelsea manager decided to prise Palmer away from Manchester City’s grasp in the summer transfer window. It proved to be the club’s best decision in some time.

Not only is he definitely Chelsea‘s player of the season, he could take home the award for the entirety of the Premier League…

• READ MORE: ‘It’s difficult’… Chris Sutton now says who should win Player of the Year – Rodri or Chelsea’s Cole Palmer

Ian Maatsen impresses on loan

Aside from around Cobham – there were also eyes on a current Chelsea player on the world’s greatest club stage on Tuesday night.

Chelsea loanee Ian Maatsen featured for Dortmund and scored a quite brilliant goal that contributed to their advancement to the Champions League semi-final.

Here’s what Chelsea fans made of the performance…

• READ MORE: Chelsea fans are all saying the same thing after watching Ian Maatsen star in the Champions League last night